The Canon XA40 Professional UHD 4K Camcorder is a compact, lightweight camera featuring UHD 4K capture, a 1/2.3" CMOS sensor, two XLR audio inputs, and one mini-HDMI output which fits right into the ENG category for documentary or journalism-style productions. The camera's pro-style features include Hybrid, Normal, Face Only, Manual Focus, Instant, and Canon's Medium autofocus; fast- and slow-motion recording, full manual control, optical and electronic image stabilization, a 3" touchscreen LCD, user-assignable buttons, infrared mode, and a DIG!C DV 6 image processor with high sensitivity and low noise. The camera can output up to 1920 x 1080p 10-bit 4:2:2 video at 59.94 fps via its mini-HDMI output. On the audio side, the XA40 features up to four channels of LPCM audio with manual/automatic recording levels, two XLR inputs with phantom power, and a 3.5mm stereo mini input.
Canon XA40 Specs
Image Sensor | 1-Chip 1/2.3" CMOS Sensor |
Sensor Resolution | 5352 x 3950 (21.14 MP) |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (8.29 MP) |
Gain | 0 to 24 dB (Native) |
Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 3 dB |
Minimum Illumination | 5 Lux at 1/30 Shutter Speed 0.3 Lux at 1/2 Shutter Speed |
White Balance Range | 2000 to 15,000K |
Focal Length | 3.6 to 73.4mm |
35mm Equivalent Focal Length | 29.3 to 601mm |
Optical Zoom Ratio | 20x |
Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 to 2.8 |
Minimum Focusing Distance | Wide: 0.4" / 1.0 cm Entire Zoom Range: 23.6" / 60.0 cm |
Filter Size | 58 mm |
Image Stabilization | Optical Digital |
Focus Control | Autofocus Manual Focus |
Shutter Speed | 1/1 to 1/2000 sec |
Built-In ND Filter | Yes |
Built-In Microphone Type | Stereo |
Recording Media | 2 x SD (Unspecified Type) UHS-I Card Slots |
Broadcast System Compatibility | NTSC |
Recording Modes | H.264/MP4: 3840 x 2160p at 23.98/24/29.97/30 fps (150 Mb/s) 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/24/29.97/30/59.94/60 fps (17 to 35 Mb/s) 1280 x 720p at 59.94/60 fps (8 Mb/s) |
Audio Recording | MP4: 2-Channel 16-Bit AAC Audio MP4: 4-Channel 16-Bit LPCM Audio |
Video Connectors | 1 x Mini-HDMI (HDMI 2.0) Output |
Audio Connectors | 2 x 3-Pin XLR Mic/Line Level (+48 V Phantom Power) Input 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Stereo Headphone Input 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Stereo Mic Level Input |
Other I/O | 1 x USB Mini-B 1 x 2.5 mm |
Display Type | LCD |
Screen Size | 3" |
Touchscreen | Yes |
Screen Resolution | 460,000 Dots |
EVF Display Type | LCD |
Screen Size | .24" |
EVF Resolution | 1,560,000 Dots |
Battery Type | Canon BP-8 Series |
Power Connectors | 1 x Proprietary (8.4 VDC) Input |
Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C (Recommended) |
Storage Temperature | 23 to 113°F / -5 to 45°C |
Operating Humidity | 85% |
Storage Humidity | 60% |
Accessory Mount | 1 x Cold Shoe Mount |
Tripod Mount | 1/4"-20 Female |
Dimensions | 7.2 x 4.3 x 3.3" / 18.29 x 10.92 x 8.38 cm (Without Protrusions) 9.1 x 4.5 x 3.3" / 23.11 x 11.43 x 8.38 cm (With Protrusions) |
Weight | 1.6 lb / 726 g |